#SOL15 Finale: Top 10 Posts from 2015

I began this blog in October of 2012 because I believed that I needed to write publicly both to improve my own writing and because I encourage teachers to write for purposeful reasons. That fits with Betsy’s quote for today:

“Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.

~E. L. Doctorow”

How am I doing with my goals? Wordpress conveniently compiles a lot of data about blog posts. Here are the most viewed posts from this site during 2015. The numbered titles are linked to the original post and a picture is included below the link for a reminder. (Four of these were a surprise as they were NOT written during 2015! See if you can guess which four!)

Thanks, Lisa!
I wanted to compare the “most read” list with the “most commented” list but I couldn’t find an easy way to collect the top 10 commented on. Probably operator error!
I’m exploring your “Super Spies” – always on the lookout for books to recommend for MS kiddos!

Your post gave me the idea for mine today, though it morphed into something more introspective. I started by looking at the stats, but then veered off to choose my own favorites. I linked to several of your posts already and will be returning for more. Thanks for sharing.

The best thing for me about looking at those stats is seeing all the people from different countries that have read my scribbles. It amazes me and makes me feel even more connected to my fellow citizens of planet earth.

Fran – so clever! You remind me of David Letterman!! How great that all the way in Iowa, your TC posts are read and valued!! That says LOTS about, you, the writer. Happy New Year!! I hope our paths cross in 2016!!

And you guessed it – I was thinking David Letterman as I did my countdown! TC posts are valued – I hope that also means that they are pretty accurate . . . My goal is to be a trusted source – not just a source!

I hope we meet often in 2016 whether in cyber world or face to face! Hope you are having a great year!

I loved that you shared highlights from your WordPress year in review with us today, Fran. I got mine too. I eat that stuff up! (You’d never know I was the same girl who put off Statistics ’till my senior year with the way I love stats now!)

Thank you for being so generous with your learning, Fran. You are a treasure! I’m so glad you’re part of the SOL Community and my PLN.

Happy New Year, Stacey!
I’ve always loved numbers and data and find it so funny that I spent a couple hours last night digging through WordPress data ahead of the annual report delivered this afternoon! Patience is not my strong suit!

The continued support to write and share definitely has come from the #SOL Community! So many great readers, writers, and thinkers here!

And also the relationships from knowing so many face to face as well! After you sit beside someone for the opening at Riverside Church or a lunch at #TCRWP, there’s a deep learning bond that makes it easier to communicate! ❤